Winter Skin Survival Guide

Your essential guide to radiant skin this chilly season from Crystal Clear Skin.

As winter sets in, many of us start to notice the effects on our skin—tightness, dullness, flakiness and an increase in sensitivity. The drop in humidity, indoor heating, and blustery winds can wreak havoc on our skin barrier.

At Crystal Clear Skin, we’re passionate about helping our clients glow year-round. That’s why we’ve curated this Winter Skin Survival Guide—packed with product picks and expert tips to nourish, protect, and hydrate your skin all season long.

How to Keep Your Skin Hydrated, Healthy & Glowing All Winter Long

1. Switch to a Nourishing Cleanser

Gentle, hydrating cleansers are essential in winter to avoid stripping the skin of its natural oils.

Top Pick:

• Environ Skin EssentiA Mild Cleansing Lotion - Perfect for all skin types, this creamy cleanser removes makeup and impurities while maintaining the skin’s delicate moisture balance.

2. Hydration Is Non-Negotiable

Hydration is your number one winter skincare priority. Think layers of moisture—serums, oils and creams.

Hero Products:

• Aspect Hydrating Serum – With hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, it plumps and soothes dry, irritated skin.
  
  

• Société Triple C Vitamin Therapy Serum – Combines potent antioxidants to protect and nourish winter-stressed skin.
  
  

• Environ Super Moisturiser – Packed with emollients to lock in hydration and reduce trans-epidermal water loss.
  

3. Don’t Skip SPF (Yes, Even in Winter!)

UV damage doesn’t take a holiday. Winter sun, especially in Australia, can still cause ageing and pigmentation.

Best Defence:

•  Aspect Sun Hydrating Face SPF50+ – A hydrating, broad-spectrum sunscreen that sits beautifully under makeup and protects against harsh UV rays and environmental stressors.

• SIMKA Invisible Facial Fluid SPF 50 –  A luxe, silky sunscreen that offers high protection without the ghostly white cast. Loved for its ultra-light texture and matte finish, this vegan, Australian-made formula is perfect for sensitive, acne-prone, or oily skin types. Bonus: It layers seamlessly under makeup or worn alone for a naturally protected glow.

4. Boost Your Barrier with Oils & Rich Creams

Barrier repair is crucial in cold, dry air. Rich moisturisers and facial oils replenish lipids and strengthen your skin’s defences.

Top Hydration Heroes:

• Aspect Super Moisturing Cream – A lipid-rich moisturiser tailored for sensitive or dry skin.
  

• Cosmedix Remedy Omega-Complex Oil – A deeply soothing blend of omega fatty acids, antioxidants, and oils to calm and hydrate.
  

5. Target Dry Patches & Flaky Skin

Dryness around the nose, lips, and cheeks is a common winter woe. Use concentrated treatments to spot-treat and calm irritation.

Winter Rescue Picks:

• Environ Vita-Antioxidant Hydrating Oil Capsules – Powerful, single-dose hydration bombs to use as an overnight treatment.
  
  

• Jane Iredale HydroPure Lip Treatment – A must-have to treat cracked lips during winter.
  

6. Repair Overnight

Nighttime is when your skin works hardest to repair itself—help it along with powerful overnight treatments.

Overnight Elixirs:

• Cosmedix Resync Revitalizing Night Cream – Boosts overnight recovery while restoring hydration and glow.
  
  

• Aspect Retinol Brulee – Gently resurfaces and refines the skin while you sleep.
  

7. Winter-Proof Your Makeup

Heavy foundations can dry out skin—switch to breathable, skin-loving options that nourish as they cover.

Winter Makeup Musts:

• Jane Iredale HydroPure Tinted Serum – Hydrating, anti-ageing, and radiant. Packed with hyaluronic acid and coenzyme Q10.
  
  

• Jane Iredale Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation – 3-in-1 buildable foundation with nourishing ingredients that minimise pores and lines.
  
  

• Jane Iredale Pommisst Hydration Spray – A quick mist to set your makeup and keep skin looking dewy all day.
  

BONUS TIP: Boost from Within

Cold weather often reduces our water intake— support your skin from the inside out.

Supplement Suggestions:

•  Advanced Nutrition Programme Skin Omegas+ – Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, they help maintain skin hydration and elasticity.

• Simka Alpha-Omega 3 Liquid – A algae-based omega-3 supplement designed to support skin clarity, hydration, and overall wellbeing.

Our Winter Offers

Enjoy 15% off Environ & Aspect and 20% off Jane Iredale. Glowing skin shouldn't wait till spring.

Book A Consultation

Need a little help building your winter skincare plan? Tanya is here to help. Book a skin consultation in our Coolangatta salon or contact us to get a tailored plan for your skin type and goals.